Fifty years ago, when laundry detergent was less effective and left our clothes scratchy and uncomfortable, fabric softener came on the scene to save the day. But today’s modern detergents do a fine job at both cleaning and softening our clothes, so the question is – do we really need the extra step? If you...

As temperatures rise, most people will inevitably run their A/C. However, it’s not just bad for the environment. It’s also a great way to watch your electric bill skyrocket. Instead of cranking the A/C try these energy-saving techniques instead. Cut Costly Electric Bills It’s no secret that proper ventilation and curtains to block out some...

Campfires are synonymous with summer. It wouldn’t be a proper camping trip without roasting marshmallows and hot dogs, and telling stories around the fire until late into the evening.  Fires do, however, require constant maintenance, attention, and work, or else they’ll burn out. They need constant stoking, and you have to continuously add kindling and...

A plant that remains controversial in many parts of the world could be the secret to saving the bee population. The plant in question is the marijuana plant. It turns out, bees and cannabis go together like, well, bees and honey. (1) Bees and Cannabis: How The Marijuana Plant May Help The Bee Population Bees...

A new trend has arrived as society continues its quest for eco-friendliness and sustainability: a ground fridge. Although it’s more expensive than a traditional fridge, and some are skeptical of the unique design, there are some obvious benefits. Introducing the Ground Fridge Becoming popular in 2016, the ground fridge costs less, around $8,000, but helps...

Harvard researchers found that nearly half of renters nationwide were cost-burdened. That means that they were spending thirty percent or more of their income on rent.  The National Low Income Housing Coalition found that a renter who worked forty hours per week making minimum wage could not afford a typical two-bedroom apartment anywhere in the...

Upcycling is the new recycling and we love it when old items are put to new use. This is made even better when that new use is equal parts creative, functional, and sustainable. That’s what makes these school bus greenhouses so undeniably cool. School Bus Greenhouses  Doni Rae of Brooks, Alberta, Canada knows an opportunity...

Everyone has their own version of a dream home. For some, that’s a penthouse suite in the heart of a bustling city. For others, that’s a large farmhouse in the sprawling hills of the countryside, and for many it’s somewhere in between. There are those, however, whose dream is to abandon any semblance of society...

Growing your own fruits and vegetables can be fun, but most importantly rewarding because you put effort into making your own food with your own hands from scratch. Natural gardening can also be challenging because you want to grow healthy, organic produce without using any toxic and harmful products. 10 Natural Gardening Uses for Vinegar...

A lot of home decorating inspiration is fun to look at but doesn’t necessarily fit into every home (unfortunately). We might not be able to create ‘the dream house’ that we see in the pages of magazines, but we can still turn our own homes into a living dream. If you’re hoping to save space in...

Pool noodles are not only great fun to use in the pool (my kids love them!) but they’re surprisingly useful around the house too. I have used them in different ways for many DIY projects, as well as activities to keep the kids having fun this summer! These are some of my favorite pool noodle...

The common saying is: “If life gives you lemons, then make lemonade.” But what if you never needed lemons given to you because you were able to grow your own? Unlimited lemonade and fresh lemons whenever you wanted, that’s what would happen! This is why I’m going to show you how you can grow your...